Embriaco family, Byblos

Name: Embriaco family
Address: Byblos, Lebanon

#6 among attractions in Byblos

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The Embriaco were a prominent Genoese family, who played an important role in the history of the Crusader states. It also gave consuls, admirals and ambassadors to the Republic of Genoa. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°7'12"N, 35°38'47"E

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Byblos Lebanon

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Embriaco family – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Byblos Castle, Wax Museum, Temple of the Obelisks, Temple of Baalat Gebal.

~70 ftS
12th-century castle built by Crusaders
Byblos Castle, Byblos
1 min walk • Byblos Castle is a Crusader castle in Byblos, Lebanon. In Crusader times it was known as the Castle of Gibelet, also spelled Giblet, which belonged to the Genoese Embriaco family, Lords of the city.
~570 ftN
History museum, Museum
Wax Museum, Byblos
3 min walk • The Byblos Wax Museum is a wax museum in Byblos, Lebanon. This museum displays wax statues and life scenes from the Phoenician era to the modern times.
~490 ftSE
Temple
Temple of the Obelisks, Byblos
3 min walk • The Temple of the Obelisks, also known as the L-shaped Temple and Temple of Resheph was an important Bronze Age temple structure in the World Heritage Site of Byblos. It is considered "perhaps the most spectacular" of the ancient structures of Byblos. It is the best preserved building in the Byblos archaeological site.
~350 ftSW
Temple
Temple of Baalat Gebal, Byblos
2 min walk • The Temple of Baalat Gebal was an important Bronze Age temple structure in the World Heritage Site of Byblos. The temple was dedicated to Ba'alat Gebal, the goddess of the city of Byblos, known later to the Greeks as Atargatis.
~790 ftSE
34°7'7"N • 35°38'54"E
Armenian Genocide Orphans’ “Aram Bezikian” Museum, Byblos
4 min walk • History museum, Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Embriaco family?

Nearby attractions include Byblos Castle, Byblos (1 min walk), Temple of Baalat Gebal, Byblos (2 min walk), Temple of the Obelisks, Byblos (3 min walk), Wax Museum, Byblos (3 min walk).

Embriaco family, Byblos

Facts and practical information

Byblos plan & book

Embriaco family – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Byblos Castle, Byblos

Wax Museum, Byblos

Temple of the Obelisks, Byblos

Temple of Baalat Gebal, Byblos

Armenian Genocide Orphans’ “Aram Bezikian” Museum, Byblos

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Embriaco family?